6. Develop and maintain the ongoing evaluation of factors that impact health, and modify lifestyle accordingly

Evidence Outcomes

21st Century Skill and Readiness Competencies

Students Can:

Analyze the role of personal responsibility in maintaining and enhancing personal, family, and community wellness (DOK 1-4)

Debate the social and ethical implications of the availability and use of technology and medical advances to support wellness (DOK 3-4)

Explain the importance of health screenings, immunizations, checkups, i and other examinations that are necessary to maintain overall health and wellness (DOK 1-3)

Inquiry Questions:

Would one still need a doctor if one always ate "healthy," and always maintained an active lifestyle?

What could happen if everyone's medical records were open for public viewing?

How does one's neighborhood impact one's health?

What are the obstacles to accessing health care?

Should medical research focus on promoting wellness or finding cures for known diseases?

Relevance & Application:

Individuals who lack access to health care and adequate wellness information may be at risk for developing illnesses.

Socioeconomic status and educational attainment impact health.

Public health policies are designed to protect the health of a community and can include laws pertaining to air quality, food protection, solid waste management, hazardous waste management, and water quality.

Behavioral and environmental factors can contribute to major chronic diseases.

Nature Of:

Quality of life is linked to our personal investment in health and wellness.